Fluid delivery mechanism

Abstract

The present invention provides a fluid transfer fitment for controllably retaining a fluid in a reservoir in a leak-tight manner. This fluid transfer fitment can be used with a variety of fluid delivery mechanisms. The fluid transfer fitment has a cap portion, an engaging segment, a fluid transfer check valve and a vent check valve. The fluid transfer check valve of the fitment is located within the engaging segment of the fitment. The present invention also provides fluid delivery mechanisms, which can be used with a cleaning implement. The fluid delivery mechanisms can be used with a fitment having a cap portion, an engaging segment and a fluid transfer check valve.

1 . (canceled)  
   
   
       2 . (canceled)  
   
   
       3 . (canceled)  
   
   
       4 . (canceled)  
   
   
       5 . (canceled)  
   
   
       6 . (canceled)  
   
   
       7 . (canceled)  
   
   
       8 . (canceled)  
   
   
       9 . (canceled)  
   
   
       10 . (canceled)  
   
   
       11 . (canceled)  
   
   
       12 . (canceled)  
   
   
       13 . (canceled)  
   
   
       14 . A fluid connecting mechanism for a cleaning implement, said fluid connecting mechanism comprising: 
 a handle;    a mop head having a top surface, wherein the top surface of said mop head is rotatably connected to said handle with a universal joint having a first and a second rotational axis;    a tube having an outside and an inside, wherein said tube communicates with said handle and said mop head and wherein at least a portion of said tube is located within said universal joint; a resilient member, wherein said resilient member is located around the outside or within the inside of said portion of said tube located within said universal joint and provides residency to said portion of said tube while in use; and    further comprising a fluid reservoir containing fluid to be deposited on a surface through a cap and having a tube extending from a proximal end to a distal end disposed inside of said reservoir, said tube providing a vent opening for venting said reservoir when fluid is dispensed therefrom, said proximal end of said tube being in fluid communication with a annular groove open to said cap, whereby air to be vented into said reservoir may be vented through said groove and said tube for any position of said proximal end of said tube.    
   
   
       15 . The fluid connecting mechanism of  claim 14  wherein said tube is deformable and said resilient member circumscribes the outside of said tube.  
   
   
       16 . (canceled)  
   
   
       17 . The fluid connecting mechanism of  claim 14  wherein said resilient member is located within the portion of said tube located within said universal joint.  
   
   
       18 . The fluid connecting mechanism of  claim 14  wherein said resilient member is a spring.  
   
   
       19 . (canceled)  
   
   
       20 . (canceled)  
   
   
       21 . The fluid connecting mechanism of  claim 14  wherein said groove comprises a first annular portion in direct fluid communication with said proximal end of said tube and further comprising a second radial portion in fluid communication with said first annular portion and also being in fluid communication with the atmosphere.